Transformation in 1600s

Question 1

key three figures in the shift of the meaning of religion in 1600s

Answer 1

grotius, purchas, brerewood

Question 2

how did the word religion shift in the 1600s

Answer 2

idea of world religions, no longer one religion

This refers to a shift in understanding religion as a system of doctrines.

Question 3

In which decades did the modern propositional conception of the word religion emerge?

Answer 3

1610’s/20’s

This period marked the beginning of discussions about world religions.

Question 4

What concept regarding religion was not discussed for 2000 years?

Answer 4

World religions

Before the early 1600s, the idea of world religions was not a topic of conversation.

Question 5

What shift occurred in the meaning of the word religion?

Answer 5

Shift to meaning of system of doctrines

This includes Christianity, Judaism, paganism, and Mahometanism.

Question 6

Which religious text is associated with Mahometanism?

Answer 6

Alcoran

The Alcoran is the central religious text of Islam.

Question 7

Who introduced a propositional (doctrinal) conception of religion?

Answer 7

Grotius

Grotius emphasized a true/false descriptive sense of religion.

Question 8

What does Grotius suggest about the nature of religion? (4)

Answer 8

1) propositional (doctrines)
2) true/false in descriptive sense
3) religion often in books
4) idea of world relgions

This indicates a shift from activity-based to doctrinal understanding.

Question 9

Which author addresses Mahomet as a religion, indicating a new usage of the term?

Answer 9

Purchas

This work represents a significant shift in how religions were categorized.

Question 10

What did Brerewood do in relation to the discussion of religion?

Answer 10

Mentioned other religions

This continued the trend of recognizing multiple religious doctrines.

Question 11

Prior to the modern conception, how was the question ‘What’s your religion?’ typically understood?

Answer 11

More a question of how do you worship God rather than which specific doctrine you follow

This shows the transition to a focus on doctrinal distinctions.

Question 12

what were the big 4 doctrines

Answer 12

christianity, judaism, paganism, mahomentanism

Question 13

what did grotius think of the other religions

Answer 13

had errors

Question 14

what are the four religions highlighted by brerewood

Answer 14

chrstianity, judaism, mohomentaism, idolatry